We should be talking more about inflammation when discussing treatment of brain injuries, concussions, and related symptoms. But don't take my word for it. Check out these 4 books that I have read over the past couple years. One thing that they all have in common - INFLAMMATION.

* They all say Inflammation contributes to brain disorders, injury, neuro-degeneration and related symptoms
* They all say Inflammation hinders the healing process
* They all say Diet should be used to reduce and control inflammation and to promote healing, neurogenesis, and neuroplasticity

There is way more information than can be listed in this forum so I suggest reading at least one of them.


BrainSAVE: The 6-Week Plan to Heal Your Brain from Concussions, Brain Injuries & Trauma without Drugs or Surgery
https://a.co/9gls9wj

How to Feed a Brain: Nutrition for Optimal Brain Function and Repair
How to Feed a Brain: Nutrition for Optimal ... - Kindle

Stop Alzheimer's Now! Second Edition: How to Prevent and Reverse Dementia, Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS, and Other Neurodegenerative Disorders
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HN4YN4Y...VPBKG0EQSFFHBY

Fat Heals, Sugar Kills: The Cause of and Cure to Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Obesity, and Other Metabolic Disorders
Amazon.com

Thanks for listing these books, the inflammation info can help for many other health conditions.

A lot of the foods we eat cause inflammation. So the authors say to eat a low-carb high-fat ketogenic diet. Cut out sugar, gluten, refined carbohydrates, and processed food. Substitute with whole grains such as quinoa flour or chick pea flour instead of wheat. Cook with healthy saturated fats such as Coconut Oil or Butter and avoid processed vegetable oils like canola oil or safflower oil.

Dr Bruce Fife is a big proponent of Coconut oil because it reduces inflammation and assists new brain cell growth.
"Replacing fat with refined carbohydrates was the worse dietary blunder of the 20th century and has led to the skyrocketing levels of chronic disease we are experiencing today." But the fats and oils commonly used in processed foods are harmful to our health and cause inflammation and oxidation.

He says saturated fat and cholesterol are important nutrients. Fat should be labeled a "Superfood" because not only is it vital, it assists digestion of other foods.

The relationship between cholesterol and heart disease is more complex than we've been told. Cholesterol does not cause heart disease. Inflammation is what causes the clogged arteries and inflammation is also responsible for a bunch of other health problems.

In brain injuries and concussions, inflammation has a damaging effect and can do more damage than the initial impact and it is what causes most symptoms so we should do everything we can to reduce inflammation.

The problem with these diet restrictions is quite simple, BORING.

Bruce Fife is the biggest money grubbing propagandist of those you mention. He makes coconut oil look like the holy grail. He grossly overstates the value of coconut oil. He took a small benefit of coconut oil and turned it into an industry.

The apple cider vinegar scam has been equally as over-stated.

Removing bad foods from our diet is far more important than adding these exotic good things. Why do I say exotic? Our diets can be improved with locally produced foods. We don't need to circle the earth to find foods to be healthy. We need to avoid the heavily processed foods of mega agriculture, Con Agra, ADM, Cargill.

Just say no to high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors (MSG is the worst), "modified" anything, texturizers, "low fat" anything, sweetened beverages, and such.

If you can't cook it on your stove, you should limit your consumption of it.

Some of those books are in libraries and related topics can be found..
I don't buy any books anymore..

I was looking thru one last night that was available on a free reading program (Libby) through my online library account.
The book had quite a list of restricted foods for the elimination time frame..
I don't think I could do that kind of restricted food plan that that one talked about..
But maybe for someone it would work..

I have cut way back on junk, goodies, prepared foods and avoid most overly processed foods.

Most people will agree that we should avoid the bad stuff. The problem is that there is lots of confusion and conflicting guidance on what is good and bad.

For the past 30 years saturated fats have been demonized and the rates of brain disorders like Alzheimer's has skyrocketed. It seems there is mounting evidence showing that saturated fats are actually healthy and should be incorporated into our diets. Coconut oil is one such source of saturated fat. And if you do a Google search for "healthy fats", Coconut oil is on most lists.

No doubt that the diet restrictions are less sweet than the common western diet because sugar is so addictive. But the brain will learn to crave the more nutritious foods once you break the sugar addiction.

The issue is not complicated. Some try to make it so.

Animal based fats that are not subjected to high heat are good.
Tropical oils are good, too.

BUT, how do people use tropical oils? Other than learning how to consume straight coconut oil, most uses provide very little ingestion.

Enjoy some whole milk and butter. Very few are truly lactose intolerant. Most just think they are.

Don't think you will get MCTs from coconut oil because you consume coconut oil. Your body decides if it wants to absorb MCTs. Do a true KETO fast and it will absorb MCTs.

I follow the charlatans, who, like Peter Fife, exaggerate the value of coconut oil to make money. Bulletproof is quite good at marketing exaggerated claims.

Here's an expanded list of foods to eat and not eat.

Reduce or Remove Altogether
• Processed foods, fast foods, and soda
• Refined sugar (like white and brown sugar)
• High-fructose corn syrup
• Additives, artificial sweeteners, and MSG
• All vegetable oils like canola, soybean, corn,
and grapeseed (see A Guide to Fats)
• Non-organic soy, soy milk, or rice milk
• Grains (wheat and corn is a grain)
• Starchy vegetables and high glycemic fruits
• Squeezed juice
* 98% of soy grown in America is genetically modified, and
may increase intestinal permeability.

Remove Entirely
(for at least 60 days)
Read all labels on food packaging
* Milk and all milk products
* Wheat & gluten (including yeast,
rye, oats, and barley)
* All artificial trans fat (including
hydrogenated or partially
hydrogenated oil)

Avoid cooking with or consuming
these fats and oils. Consuming
oxidized oils is extremely toxic to your
body and brain.
“Buttery Spreads”
Canola**
Corn**
Cottonseed
Grapeseed
Hydrogenated Oils
Margarine
Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Peanut Oil
Rapeseed**
Rice Bran
Safflower
Soybean**
Sunflower
Trans fats
Vegetable Oil**
Vegetable Shortening**
Wheat Germ Oil
**At least 90% of the United States’ supply of canola (rapeseed), corn, and soy are genetically modified.


Eat Liberally
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, divided evenly between
leafy greens, colored, and sulfur-containing (see produce charts).
• Make bone broth and incorporate it into your diet regularly.
• Eat and cook with plenty of high-quality fats (see A Guide to Fats).
• Include adequate complete proteins (one to three fists,
mostly from fish and animals).
• Stay adequately hydrated.
Reduce or Remove Altogether

Supply Nutrients for Synaptogenesis
• Choline: Egg yolk, organ meats, broccoli, cauliflower
• DHA: Cold water fatty fish
• Uridine: Beets, mushrooms, organ meats

Brain-Supportive Healthy Fats and Oils
High Heat
Avocado Oil (520°F, 270°C)
Ghee**(485°F, 250°C)
Palm Oil (450°F, 230°C)
Almond Oil
(430°F, 220°C)
Tallow (420°F, 215°C)

Medium Heat
Macadamia Oil (390°F, 200°C)
Refined Coconut Oil
(400°F, 200°C)
Lard (390°F, 200°C)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(375°F, 190°C)

Low Heat
Poultry & Game Bird Fat
(375°F,190°C)
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
(350°F, 177°C)
Sesame Oil (350°F, 175°C)
Butter* (250°F,120°C)

No Heat
Fish Oil
Cod Liver Oil
Flaxseed Oil
(use sparingly)
MCT Oil
Truffle Oil
Cocoa Butter


You can still make delicious recipes with these restrictions. Remember, the goal is to give the body optimal nutrition and optimal conditions so the brain can heal itself.